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Did Chino Hills have the most talented high school basketball team ever?

Say what you will about the Ball family, but there is no denying they produce some tremendous basketball players. Two of the three Ball brothers are now in the NBA with another playing in the G League, and it turns out Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo may …

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Report: Michael Jordan has given LaMelo Ball ‘stamp of approval’

There appears to be increasing reason to think the Charlotte Hornets may be zeroing in on LaMelo Ball ahead of Wednesday’s NBA Draft. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor in his latest mock draft, Hornets owner Michael Jordan …

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Michael Jordan wants to draft LaMelo Ball?

LaMelo Ball may have one heck of a believer ahead of this week’s NBA Draft. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported Tuesday that there are people within the Charlotte Hornets front office, possibly even owner Michael Jordan himself, who …

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LaMelo Ball had private workout with Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are picking first in next week’s NBA draft, and they met with one of the top contenders for the pick. According to Draft Express’ Jonathan Givony, Ball conducted a private workout for the Timberwolves on …

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Report: NBA front offices expect LaMelo Ball to go No. 1 overall

There appears to be growing consensus around who will be the No. 1 pick in next week’s NBA Draft. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, the majority of NBA front offices believe LaMelo Ball will be selected first overall in the draft. …

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LaVar Ball shares what team he wants to draft son LaMelo

LaMelo Ball is one of the most well-known prospects in this year’s NBA Draft, and his outspoken father has made it clear where he wants his son to go. Ball appeared on “The Pascal Show” for an interview that was published last week. …

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Could LaMelo Ball fall in draft due to poor interviews?

LaMelo Ball is considered by most to be a top-five pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but he apparently is not leaving a great impression on team executives who have spoken with him. Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer said during an appearance on …

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Warriors have interest in LaMelo Ball?

LaVar Ball may not want his son LaMelo to be drafted by the Golden State Warriors, but it seems like there is mutual interest between the youngest Ball brother and the team. Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic reported recently that there are multiple …

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Report: LaMelo Ball is at top of Cavs’ draft board

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ mantra for the upcoming draft might as well be “Ball don’t lie.” Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor reported this week that star guard LaMelo Ball is at the top of the team’s 2020 draft board. …

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Report: LaMelo Ball withdraws from rest of NBA Combine

LaMelo Ball has apparently shown NBA teams all he intends to show them. According to Jeremy Woo of SI.com, Ball has withdrawn from the remainder of the NBA Combine and will not do any interviews with teams. Sources: LaMelo Ball has withdrawn from the …

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LaMelo Ball disagrees with father LaVar about Warriors

LaMelo Ball is not paying much attention to his father’s thoughts on his NBA career. LaVar Ball made clear several months ago that he does not want to see his son landing with the Golden State Warriors. LaVar felt that his son would be a bad …

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Report: LaMelo Ball expected to go first overall if T-Wolves don’t trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold the first overall selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, and some believe they will trade the pick. If they don’t, the youngest of the three Ball brothers could become a No. 1 pick. Multiple sources told Bleacher …

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Report: Warriors likely to pass on drafting LaMelo Ball

Those hoping for LaMelo Ball to become the third Splash Brother in Golden State are probably out of luck. Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that the Warriors will likely pass on drafting Ball. Letorneau also mentions …

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LaMelo Ball reportedly was in Boston to meet with Puma, not Celtics

LaMelo Ball was in Boston on Wednesday, which led to some buzz about whether he was meeting with the Celtics. But it turns out that may not have been the case. One report from Chris Grenham said Ball was headed to the Celtics’ facility. Spoke …

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LaMelo Ball reportedly signs endorsement deal with Puma

Projected top NBA draft pick LaMelo Ball has his endorsement deal. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ball has agreed to sign with Puma. Projected top NBA pick LaMelo Ball is finalizing an endorsement deal with Puma, sources tell …

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Cavs are high on LaMelo Ball?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have struck gold with some of their top draft picks (LeBron James, Kyrie Irving), and struck out with others (Anthony Bennett). Now they could be willing to roll the dice again this year. Cavs beat writer Chris Fedor of …

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